Question: A 4 m x 5 m rectangular plinth transmits a total load of 5 MN to auniform deposit of overconsolidated hard clay with an OCR

A 4m x 5m rectangular plinth transmits a total load of 5MN to auniform deposit of overconsolidated hard clay with an OCR=4ysat=18kNm3.The groundwater level is 1 m from the earth's surface. A CU test performed on a sample of this soil taken at a depth of 5m below the center of the foundation. The results obtained are cu=40kPa,p'=28 y cr''=24. Determine if the soil reaches the failure state for a condition at
short or long term. If the soil does not reach the failure state, what are the failure factorssecurity. Assume that the soil above the water table is also
finds saturated
A 4 m x 5 m rectangular plinth transmits a total

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